In this review of the Shark Navigator Zero-M Pet Pro upright vacuum we highlight what we like and what we don’t like. We also discuss the different models of Pet Pro. See it on Amazon: amzn.to/2U9YY6Q
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The start by highlighting the many things we like about our Pet Pro and the first thing is the suction control slider. We like this feature as it allows you to reduce suction under the cleaner head and also at the end of the handle or wand. We provide an example by showing how reduced suction at the end of the handle allows you to vacuum more delicate materials.
The second thing we like about the Pet Pro is the large dust canister and we compare the size of the Pet Pro dust canister to that of two other Shark Zero-M vacuums, namely the Navigator ZU561 and the APEX. The large dust canister on the Pet Pro allows you to vacuum for long periods without having to stop and empty it.
The Pet Pro, along with a host of other Shark vacuums, performed well in our carpet tests when tackling small-to-medium sized debris like ground fruit loops, flax seeds, chili flakes, and split green peas. The vacuum also performed well when we tested it on all manner of debris (small/medium/large) on our tile floors.
We like the Zero-M Technology, or what Shark sometimes refers to as a self-cleaning brushroll. We explain how the technology works and also take apart an APEX cleaner head to show the different parts of the technology. We then run our Pet Pro over long black human hair as well as short white pet hair and show that no hair is left on the brushroll.
The hose on the Pet Pro is quite long when compared to the hoses on many of our other Shark uprights. We show the hose reach on a few of our Shark uprights including the Pet Pro. We measured the reach (to the end of the wand) on the Pet Pro at 10 ft and 7 inches before the vacuum was pulled over. This is, in our opinion, quite reasonable and it makes working with the hose/wand/tools easier.
The Pet Pro is a good choice if you or someone in your family suffers from asthma or allergies. The vacuum has both a HEPA filter and a sealed system. A HEPA filter removes the likes of dust mites, tobacco smoke, mold spores, etc. from the air. However, a HEPA filter on its own will not guarantee quality air because unfiltered air may escape the vacuum before being filtered - through poor seals or cracks. However, a vacuum with a sealed system does not allow unfiltered air to escape the vacuum and will exhaust properly filtered air.
We also tested the vacuum for noise output. We placed a digital noise level meter 3 ft in front of the cleaner head with the brushroll on and we recorded the peak decibel level. We did this for several vacuum cleaners and the Pet Pro was the quietest of the bunch.
On the downside, the Pet Pro ZU62 has a 25 foot power cord which is, in our opinion, a bit short. We have found in our 12 years of reviewing vacuums that owners tend to get a bit grumpy when their power cord is under 30 feet in length. They do not like having to seek out power outlets frequently while trying to vacuum.
We find that the vacuum feels a little heavy when you are moving it on carpet. It weighs 16 lbs which by today’s standards is perhaps a little above average. Moving the Pet Pro back and forth is ok but when turning it on carpet you do feel a little bit of resistance. We show the movement on carpet of the Pet Pro, the APEX, the ZU561, and the NV752 (which is the easiest of all the vacuums to move and maneuver).
Unfortunately there is only room on-board the vacuum for three tools despite the fact that the unit comes with three tools. So one tool must be left behind when you are cleaning.
We also noticed that the Pet Pro struggled with larger debris (fruit loops) on our low pile carpet. We show cleaning passes with the ZU561, the APEX and the Pet Pro. You can see in our tests that the Pet Pro leaves more fruit loops behind than the other vacuums.
We wish that the vacuum had headlights but it does not. We also wish that it came with the popular lift away feature. We discuss the lift away feature, show how it works, and also describe the difference between “powered lift away” and “lift away”.
Finally we provide a quick summary of the pros and cons (likes and dislikes).
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